David Tredinnick welcomes sports spend

Primary schools in Bosworth constituency will receive around £1,721,700 until 2020 as part of the long-term economic plan and is aimed at securing the Olympic and Paralympic legacy and helping to deliver the best schools for young people

A commitment by the Government to keep the £150 million a year Primary PE and Sport Premium up until the year 2020 has been welcomed by local MP David Tredinnick.

Primary schools in Bosworth constituency will receive around £1,721,700 until 2020 as part of the long-term economic plan and is aimed at securing the Olympic and Paralympic legacy and helping to deliver the best schools for young people.

Mr Tredinnick, Conservative MP for Bosworth constituency, said: “Prior to 2010 there were numerous schools where no pupils at all took part in competitive sport so it is great news for young people in Hinckley and Bosworth that the Government has committed £150 million a year to help secure 2012’s Olympic and Paralympic legacy in our primary schools.”

Primary schools around England are already using the premium to get children doing more sport including hiring extra professional coaches and PE specialist teachers, purchasing new equipment, offering more after-school clubs and delivering holiday and weekend activities.

Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Sport is so important because it encourages children to be active, lead a healthy lifestyle, make friends and, of course, have fun.

“But quality school sport has benefits that spread right across the curriculum and beyond – it develops confidence and a sense of achievement, it teaches young people how to rise to a challenge, and nurtures the character and skills that will help them get on and succeed in life.

“It’s an important part of our long-term plan to deliver the best schools and skills for young people.

“That is why I am committing to guarantee the primary school sports funding until 2020.”